What’s better than the scent of the forest? What’s better than the scent of a newborn? How about the scent of both! The combo scent of earthy freshness of the trees with pure comfort from baby was so lovely to experience. This, plus the gorgeous visuals of morning light streaming though the forest created such a uniquely wonderful Sunday morning photoshoot with Mina at the UC Botanical Gardens in Berkeley.

Shout out to Mina’s awesome parent’s who wanted their first family photos to be at at a space they loved, the outdoors. Who says newborn photos have to be indoors anyway? Sometimes Mother Nature is home.

Have you stopped to smell the roses? Stopping to smell the roses is our reminder to enjoy all the beauty of the world around us and live a life of gratitude for all we have. I’m so glad that the Liu family suggested the dreamy rose filled Heather Farms Gardens located in Walnut Creek for their family photoshoot. I loved capturing them as they took time from their lives to stop and smell the roses, be fully present with their babies, and appreciate all the joy in their lives.

Gosh you are so cute with your two bottom teeth smile and knitted knee socks! I loved capturing your first birthday milestone photoshoot with your amazing parents and beautiful grandma.

One of the prettiest and most expressive babies I’ve photographed (just look at those cute lips!) she is sure to melt the heart of everyone that meets her.

Baby L did the BIGGEST stretch during our at home newborn photo session and I about died from all the cuteness. Instant serotonin. I loved photographing this handsome tiny fellow with his sweet family. Just a week old Baby was so perfectly relaxed and got a great nap in while big brother played all around him. It was big brother’s idea to line up the cars in a heart shape around baby and it turned out so amazing!

Welcome to the world Joaquin. Hope these newborn photos reminds you of how much you've been loved from the beginning.